Denise Cocchiaro is an award-winning watercolor artist whose work reflects a profound connection to nature and the spirit of wildlife. For more than 25 years, Denise has explored the expressive power of watercolor, studying with some of the medium's most respected masters. Through luminous washes and transparent color, Denise captures intimate, magical moments that reveal not only the form of her subjects, but their essence and spirit. Her paintings are rooted in passion and reverence for the natural world. With every brushstroke, she seeks to inspire deeper appreciation and stewardship of wildlife and the environment.
In addition to her studio practice, Denise has taught watercolor classes and private students for many years. Known for her supportive and inspiring teaching style, she has cultivated a devoted following of returning students while helping new artists discover confidence and joy in the luminous possibilities of watercolor.

To find my full body of work, visit my two websites:
denisecocchiaro.com
spookymoonart.com

Publications:
● I have co-written, illustrated, and published a children's book, The Big Blue
Balloon, available on Amazon.
● My art was selected for the cover of, A Halloween How-to, by Lesley Bannatyne,
with my original illustrations inside.
● My art was published in, Livre-Calendrier Des 3 Religions, a French calendar,
2022.
● My art was featured in the magazine, Autumn Brilliance, 2022.
● My art was selected for the cover of, The American Bee Journal, 2024.

Awards:
People’s Choice Award, The New Jersey State Fair, 2013
Best in Show, Garden State Watercolor Society, 2018
Best in Show, The New Jersey State Fair, 2019
Best in Show, Roxbury Art Association, 2020
Best in Show, New Jersey Watercolor Society, Elected Member Show, 2024

Visit my Etsy Shop: SpookyMoonArt